Special topics in International Affairs and Diplomacy. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY Mission The mission of the MA in International Affairs and Diplomacy is to provide advanced university training in the broad academic field of international affairs and diplomacy, and to graduate highly specialized students and equip them with theoretical and practical training that will prepare them for a multitude of career options, locally, regionally, and internationally. The MA also aims to graduate researchers who are able to pursue doctoral studies. Program Educational Objectives The MA program in International Affairs and Diplomacy is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge in international affairs and diplomacy, national foreign service, and contemporary political and economic issues. It offers a variety of courses in international relations, comparative government, international organizations, international law, and draws on some courses in economics and business. MASTER DEGRE Program Learning Outcomes Candidates who successfully complete the MA in International Affairs and Diplomacy will: • Be able to engage in in-depth analysis of international relations and the advanced IR theories that explain those relations and help analyze their directions and effects; • Be able to demonstrate skills as specialists or researchers in careers of national or international domains; • Demonstrate the ability to go on for advanced doctoral studies in wide areas of concentrations in international affairs or diplomacy; and • Be able to pursue careers with a variety of international organizations. Degree Requirements (36 credits) Core Requirements 9 cr. Major-Related Electives 15 cr. Free Electives 6 cr. Completion Options 6 cr. IAF 601, PAD 604, POS 681. Choose 5 courses from IAF 602, IAF 604, IAF 605, IAF 609, IAF 615, IAF 621, IAF 631, IAF 632, IAF 633, IAF 641, IAF 645, POS 611. Choose any 2 courses from GIR. Option I: Thesis (IAF 699) Option II: 2 Major-related courses and a comprehensive written and oral exam. IAF 619 Nationalism and the politics of identity (3.0); 3 cr. Studies the different Graduate Courses: International Affairs and Diplomacy

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